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This week was a whirlwind of news, with high-profile figures like Elon Musk and Mark Cuban making headlines. The ongoing hush money trial against former President Donald Trump continued to dominate the news cycle, with various personalities weighing in on the matter. Here’s a quick recap of the top stories.
Musk Calls Trump’s Hush Money Trial a ‘Corruption of Law’
Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk reacted to a post by former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, labeling the hush money trial against Trump as “lawfare.” Musk criticized the legal proceedings, calling it a "corruption of the law." Read the full article here.
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Failed Attempt to Defend Trump
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) tried to defend Trump in the backdrop of the ongoing trial, but her attempt was seen as a bungle. She took to X, formerly Twitter, to express her views on the trial, stating that it shouldn’t be happening. Read the full article here.
Mark Cuban’s $288M Tax Payment: A Jab at Trump?
Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban announced his hefty tax payment, seemingly taking a jab at Trump. Cuban stated, "I pay what I owe. Tomorrow I will wire transfer to the IRS $288,000,000.00. This country has done so much for me, I’m proud to pay my taxes every single year." Read the full article here.
GOP Mega Donor’s Son Supports Biden
David Ellison, the son of well-known GOP supporter and Oracle CEO Larry Ellison, made a notable financial contribution to Joe Biden‘s campaign. This unexpected move has stirred interest among political analysts and donors. Read the full article here.
Trump’s Niece Weighs in on Hush Money Trial
Mary Trump, Donald Trump’s niece, commented on the first day of the hush-money trial. She noted that her uncle is the first former president in history to be tried for criminal charges. Read the full article here.
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